Haka House Lake Tekapo

5.0 star property

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Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, 7999
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tekapo Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Bed in 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 32.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

King room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • 20.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room Ensuite with lake view

  • 17.00 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin room - Ensuite

  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm

  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • 16.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • 17.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room Ensuite Lake view

  • 17 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Female

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

King Room Ensuite With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room - Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm Ensuite - Accessible

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bed In 8 Bed Dorm - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin Room - Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Bed In 4 Bed Dorm-shared

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Haka House Lake Tekapo

Lakefront hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Haka House Lake Tekapo offers 8 accommodations. Accommodation at this 5-star hostel has kitchenettes.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Haka House Lake Tekapo's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dark Sky Project. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a terrace
  • Steps from Dark Sky Project and 5 minutes on foot from Cowans Hill Walkway
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at the eco-certified Haka House Lake Tekapo. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Lake Tekapo hostel is smoke free.

Haka House Lake Tekapo has a restaurant on site.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are from 8 AM to 8 PM during summer, and from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM during winter. Guests planning to arrive after the closing times should contact the property on the day of their arrival to receive an access code.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lake Tekapo YHA
YHA Hostel Lake Tekapo
YHA Lake Tekapo
Yha Tekapo Hotel Lake Tekapo
YHA Lake Tekapo Hostel
YHA Lake Tekapo
Haka House Tekapo Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Haka House Lake Tekapo Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 288 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Muskego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the lake, and proximity to 'town'.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOUJIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small for the price and the walls paper thin. The next door guest were playing their tv well passed the quiet time. I had to bang on the walls to try to get some sleep. No staff was there to keep them in line. Too expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was perfectly equipped and clean with a beautiful view of the lake. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable and the linens and pillows were excellent quality. The washrooms were bright and clean and the staff were super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities with lots of space for luggage and belongings; curtains and nightlight make it feel more private and usable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at HAKA house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in via the app didnt work. Its took ages to sort this out even though i had several emails to advise me to check in via app.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayathri

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Stopover night for our family of 4. Small room but the property is fantastic!! Heated drying room, game lounge, large eating and cooking area! Bathrooms well maintained and everything is spotless. Lots of attention to detail. Loved it here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thilak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location & facilities but no air con & it was so hot in the room it was unbearable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jooho

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean. Staffs are friendly and easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YEJI

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ankita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well set up and eco friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irving

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun experience

It was a very unexpected interesting experience. I almost mistakenly thought it was a nice college dorm. Love cooking together with other guests, and dining with a beautiful lake view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024